This year’s campaign emphasizes the need for an intersectional approach, ensuring that all women, particularly those most marginalized, benefit from the progress made.
It is also a reminder that time is running out to meet global gender priorities.
Gender inequality affects different women in different ways—whether due to race, ethnicity, disability, socioeconomic status or further aspects. “Accelerate Action” holds institutions accountable, urging them to deliver on their commitments with greater speed and efficiency.
In essence, “Accelerate Action” is a call for urgency, inclusion, and transformative change. It signals that equality cannot wait, and that all sectors of society must work together to quicken the pace of progress for women’s rights and empowerment.
IWD 2025
Bridget Edokwe
